Most drivers on the roads today might not be very familiar with the strict limits that are placed on semitruck drivers. There are many different regulations that they must follow. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the agency that governs many...
Truck Accidents
Tanker trucks are major hazards on the roadways
Tanker trucks get things like milk and gas around the nation, but the drivers of these rigs must ensure that they're operating them safely or they can put others around them at risk. One hazard that's present is that the liquids within the tanker can slosh around and...
Truck crash sends 2 children to a Houston area hospital
Time is precious to us, and Texans tend to hit the gas when they have a great distance to cover. Indeed, the Lone Star State has longer distance drives than most places in the United States. But our safety is an even more precious resource, and our children often top...
We handle semitruck crash cases carefully
Semitruck crashes can lead to significant injuries, and these must be treated appropriately by a medical professional. In many cases, the care is costly. If the trucker was the one who caused the crash, there isn't any reason for the victim to be on the hook for the...
Hours of service violations are serious matters
Trucker fatigue is a potential cause of many semitruck crashes. These drivers travel many miles in the course of a day, but the length of their shifts aren't indefinite. The federal government has set strict standards for how many hours truckers can drive. The hours...
Determining who is liable for the damages in a semitruck crash
A semitruck crash is a life-changing event for the victims. Oftentimes, these wrecks lead to very serious injuries that require long-term treatments. It's imperative for anyone who is going through this type of situation to determine what legal action they may want to...
Many causes can lead to semitruck wrecks
A person who is struck by a semitruck might suffer catastrophic injuries, including those that cause brain or spinal cord damage. These cases can often lead to considerable expenses for the victim, but there isn't any reason why the victim should be left holding the...
Senate hearing considers merits of teen truck driver bill
On Feb. 4, federal lawmakers heard opposing testimony on the merits of a bipartisan bill that would let commercial drivers under the age of 21 operate trucks on interstate routes going through Texas and across the U.S. Currently, commercial drivers between the ages of...
New large-truck crash study from FMCSA announced
Large-truck crashes claim the lives of thousands of people every year, and the number of these fatal crashes has risen a startling 52.6% between 2009 and 2018 according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Residents of Texas may be wondering about the...
LTCCS on the top three causes of truck accidents
Back in 2007, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released the results of its Large Truck Crash Causation Study, a definitive analysis of what causes large truck crashes in Texas and across the U.S. The study focused on 963 truck crash cases from a pool of...
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